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顓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
顓zhuāngood, honest, simple; respectfulx, 18 strokes, radical 頁
zhuān(zhuan1) T1
  1. 1good, honest, simple; respectful
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March 24, 2026

顓zhuān(zhuan1)

The character 顓 (zhuān) conveys meanings related to being good, honest, and simple. It is often used in contexts that emphasize respect and straightforwardness, making it a positive descriptor in interpersonal relationships and moral discussions.

Strokes18Radical頁
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, values like honesty and respect are highly regarded, particularly in familial and community relationships. The character 顓 embodies these virtues, reflecting the importance placed on moral integrity in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wise elder (the radical 'elder' is in the character) who is known for their honest and straightforward advice. This elder's name is 'Zhuan,' and they always speak simply and respectfully, making their wisdom easy to understand. This imagery connects the character's form and meaning with the pronunciation 'zhuān.'

Meanings of 顓

zhuān(zhuan1)
1good, honest, simple; respectful
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About 顓

顓Simplified
18Strokes
頁Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 顓 (zhuān) with similar-sounding characters like 专 (zhuān), which means 'special' or 'dedicated.' This character is more formal and often used in literary contexts, so it may not be encountered in everyday conversation as frequently. It pairs well with words like '诚' (chéng, honest) and '尊重' (zūnzhòng, respect).

HSK Study Tips

While 顓 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its meaning can enhance comprehension of related words such as 诚 (chéng) and 简单 (jiǎndān). Focus on its usage in literature and formal settings to appreciate its nuances fully.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 顓 (zhuān) with the similar character 专 (zhuān), leading to misunderstandings. For example, using 顓 to describe someone's specialization instead of 专 can result in a loss of intended meaning.

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Etymology of 顓

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)頁
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Phonetic (sound)耑
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Case file: 顓

  1. 1The meaning half頁 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half耑 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayhead
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 顓?

Decomposition of 顓

IDS Structure⿰耑頁
顓Full Character
=
耑duan1
left
頁ye4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 顓?

How to say good, honest, simple; respectful in Chinese

“good, honest, simple; respectful” in Chinese is顓zhuān

The character 顓 (zhuān) conveys meanings related to being good, honest, and simple. It is often used in contexts that emphasize respect and straightforwardness, making it a positive descriptor in interpersonal relationships and moral discussions.

When to use 顓

Be cautious not to confuse 顓 (zhuān) with similar-sounding characters like 专 (zhuān), which means 'special' or 'dedicated.' This character is more formal and often used in literary contexts, so it may not be encountered in everyday conversation as frequently. It pairs well with words like '诚' (chéng, honest) and '尊重' (zūnzhòng, respect).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 顓 (zhuān) with the similar character 专 (zhuān), leading to misunderstandings. For example, using 顓 to describe someone's specialization instead of 专 can result in a loss of intended meaning.

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Word Family of 顓

Words Containing This Character2
颛zhuāngood顓
颛顼Zhuan Xu, one of the Five Legendary Emperors 五帝[wǔ​dì], grandson of the Yellow Emperor 黃帝|黄帝[Huáng​dì], trad. reigned 2513-2435 BC顓頊
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 顓

顓 means 'good,' 'honest,' 'simple,' and 'respectful,' often used to describe positive qualities in people.

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